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Workout leggings that don't fall down?!

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northernmamax · 25/04/2024 12:39

I've recently started Couch to 5K and the only thing ruining it (apart from the urge to want to die every time I run) is my leggings keep falling down so I'm having to pull them up every 30 bloody seconds!

Any suggestions for ones that actually stay up 🤣

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Mynewnameis · 28/05/2024 10:14

I got some m&s pairs a few weeks ago and they are great. Much better than the ones I have from there from a few years ago. I'll probably buy them above sweaty Betty now. £60 price difference

ginoclocksomewhere · 27/05/2024 19:44

I always loved Sweaty Betty- I've had 3 pairs of zero gravity leggings for 5/6yrs and they're still going.
The last two pairs I bought (each within the past year) broke within a couple of months. (They did stay up though 😏).

shearwater2 · 27/05/2024 19:04

Decathlon Kalenji. Great for running, yoga, gym, anything.

Confortableorwhat · 27/05/2024 18:59

You need actual running tights from a running brand. Asics, Brooks, Ron Hill, with a tie waist and a zipped pocket

Muchtoomuchtodo · 27/05/2024 18:56

My Karrimor ones from Sports Direct are the best at staying up and the most comfy

loveacuddle1 · 27/05/2024 18:51

Another vote for sweaty Betty. I get them from the clearance section- as I’m not too bothered about colours etc

wpalfhal · 30/04/2024 09:54

I just have the adidas 3 stripe ones, they don't fall down. I suspect size of leggings and body shape has more of an impact tbh. I have sweatty Betty power leggings, they're very comfortable but they do fall down now, I think they're just a little big for me now though, they're fine when I start a regime 😂

Elebag · 30/04/2024 09:39

My sweaty betty power legging do fall down. The drawstring is rubbish as it gets in a tight knot and is a headache to unpick when I just want to get undressed.
I thought they would be the holy grail in the changing room but they aren't that great in practice.

HunterHearstHelmsley · 30/04/2024 09:33

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 25/04/2024 12:40

The marks and Spencer good move range is pretty good and not too expensive either.

Don't tell everyone, they'll sell out 🤣

I spent years trying to find decent gym leggings that didn't fall down, roll up, go see through when you bent over. The M&S Good Move were the best by far.

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northernmamax · 30/04/2024 09:25

I ended up just going looking round Tesco while doing the food shop and tried their active range ones on.

They're fab! They've lasted me 3 runs without falling down so far! Super cheap too.

I'm gonna grab some drawstring ones for my Parkrun and then will treat myself to some Sweaty Betty's as a well done to myself :)

Thanks everyone

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CMOTDibbler · 25/04/2024 20:24

If you have leggings you like, but they don't have a drawstring (which is essential imo), you can add one to most leggings super easily by snipping two small slits about 5cm apart on the inside of the waistband and then threading a cord (a bootlace will do) through. Just knot the cord when washing them else it falls out. Since I have been doing this, I just bought a big bundle of drawstrings on ebay which also solves the eternal losing them issue as well

FourEyesGood · 25/04/2024 19:30

londonmummy1966 · 25/04/2024 15:47

Sweaty Betty Zero Gravity as they have a drawstring (powers do not). I have almost non existent hips so anything else slides down when I run (especially if I put my phone in the side pocket).

All my pairs of Powers have a drawstring, including my most recent ones.

londonmummy1966 · 25/04/2024 15:47

Sweaty Betty Zero Gravity as they have a drawstring (powers do not). I have almost non existent hips so anything else slides down when I run (especially if I put my phone in the side pocket).

GrandColombier · 25/04/2024 15:31

Lululemon Fast and Free are my favourite. Expensive but worth it.

But like others have said it's the drawstring in the waist which is key.

ohthejoys21 · 25/04/2024 15:30

Lululemon.

LondonGrimmer · 25/04/2024 14:56

Never had Sweaty Betty so just had a look on their website, and they have some half price, so only £44 a pair. But some of the most recent reviews aren't good, saying the quality has gone downhill and the material is now thinner?

HappierTimesAhead · 25/04/2024 14:48

Sweaty Betty, expensive but genuinely last forever and never lose their elasticity.

LondonGrimmer · 25/04/2024 14:48

BobGalaxy · 25/04/2024 13:10

Do they have a drawstring inside the waistband? I have a pair of Karrimor running leggings from Sports Direct and they stay put with the drawstring done up.

This. They're my favourite ones and cheap, too.

Dededadada · 25/04/2024 14:47

Another vote for matalan, I have the ones with the wide band and they don't budge!

Saintmariesleuth · 25/04/2024 14:46

I have a couple of pairs from the girlfriend collective that work well for the gym and running. I prefer the 7/8 length.

Cheaper options are puma and nike. I've bought a couple of pairs of each with drawstrings and they have also been great for both running and the gym.

I do find with running leggings you need to avoid anything remotely baggy- they need to be fitted and allow you to fully move, but not 'straining at the seams'. I'm pear shaped, so anything that is loose on the waist will slide down.

whirlyhead · 25/04/2024 14:38

Sweaty betty though they aren't cheap so go to eBay/vinted. Adidas are good and more reasonably priced.

ElaineMBenes · 25/04/2024 14:36

Q124 · 25/04/2024 14:10

Gymshark are OK for lifting but are absolutely rubbish for running for me. Don't stay up at all.

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Really? Mine don't move!! They're the only ones i can run in.

MoveOnTheCards · 25/04/2024 14:27

Under Armour high waisted, stay put for me.

MrsDooDaa · 25/04/2024 14:12

Agree with PP, for running you need leggings with a drawstring.

Q124 · 25/04/2024 14:10

ElaineMBenes · 25/04/2024 14:05

Gymshark. They're amazing

Gymshark are OK for lifting but are absolutely rubbish for running for me. Don't stay up at all.